However, no matter how you look at it, this is a very good thing.
To increase the influence of nature books, it is best to let some of the knowledge and concepts in nature books gradually change the thinking of these people.
The dissemination of scientific thinking requires a change of concept. This change of concept cannot be completed overnight. It requires a very long process.
There are some slight changes now, which is good news for Zhu Cixiang!
After all, some things should be done slowly, and there is no point in rushing. Things like concepts require long-term immersion and changes in productivity.
Then there is the emergence and change of scientific concepts.
Coupled with government guidance.
Zhu Cixiang’s current problem is to guide the change and progress of concepts and pave the way for future productivity improvements.
The hot sales of nature books will definitely give some people some curiosity and a different perspective. After all, China today is not like the Qing Dynasty.
Literary inquisition shackles the minds of Chinese people.
Today's Ming Dynasty is still a very enlightened country. Although it is no longer as good as the West, it still has some technological innovations, which proves that there are still people who are interested in these things.
By the time of the Manchu and Qing dynasties, this aspect was basically completely gone. Almost all technologies were discontinued, and even books like "Tiangong Kaiwu" were lost.
"Compendium of Materia Medica" almost disappeared.
When compiling the "Sikuquanshu", the Manchu and Qing government destroyed and banned countless books, especially books on science and technology, and they did not let them go.
There was a complete lack of support for this aspect, coupled with the tightening of thinking, which caused the entire Qing Dynasty and the overall cultural atmosphere to become extremely conservative and rigid.
It is precisely because of this conservatism and rigidity that there is absolutely no openness and tolerance of the Ming Dynasty and those dynasties before the Ming Dynasty.
After all, the emperor of a country that can use Yelang's arrogance as a sarcastic idiom can actually say such arrogant words that "I am the king of heaven and I will do anything".
It is conceivable that the degree of feudalism in the Manchu Qing Dynasty really reached a very terrifying level.
Zhu Cixiang did not want China to go back to the old path of the Qing Dynasty!
What he wants is an open, strong, and confident country!
I want Ming Dynasty to stand on top of the world!
In fact, the Ming Dynasty also had this trend of cultural rigidity, but the Manchu Qing Dynasty accelerated or even intensified this process.
After all, the eight-part essay, Neo-Confucianism and ethical culture are very restrictive to people's hearts.
Zhu Cixiang needs to get rid of these things!
Of course, this is not something that can be accomplished overnight!
Now that he can take the first step, Zhu Cixiang is very happy.
As for his father's attitude, it can be said that Zhu Cihong had already expected it, which was a good thing for Zhu Cihong.
It helps me explain some things clearly!
And this matter itself is even more convincing when told by my own father!
Thinking of this, Zhu Cixiang smiled slightly.
He pondered for a moment.
"By the way, Eunuch Li, how many people have Huangming Zhicheng University admitted this time?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, this time Huangming Zhicheng University has admitted a total of 121 talents in literature and history, and 109 talents in natural arithmetic!"
Eunuch Li said with a respectful look on his face to Zhu Cixiang who was standing aside.
“This ratio is not bad!”
Zhu Cixi nodded.
These are more than 200 talented people selected from tens of thousands of students!
Allowing them to study at Huangming Zhicheng University can be regarded as the seeds that Zhu Cihong cultivated for himself.
The professors at Huangming Zhicheng University include Tang Ruowang, who is responsible for expanding students' world vision, and Song Yingxing, who is responsible for teaching students science and technology.
Wang Zheng is responsible for teaching students the basic and advanced content of Western machinery.
Then there is Wu Di, who is responsible for policy theory and political wisdom.
In addition, General Huang Degong is also a distinguished professor of this school, and there is Xu Qian. Xu Qian is the Shao Zhanshi of Zhan Shifu. He himself has a very high level of ancient prose and is responsible for the basic aspects of ancient prose for the students.
Of course, in this school, except for some compulsory basic courses, you can choose to study with a certain professor.
It is considered an institution of higher learning with a relatively high degree of freedom.
It is currently being explored, and Zhu Cixiang has not rashly put the modern university system here, although it seems that the university system is more advanced.
But who knows if this kind of thing will not adapt to the local environment.
"How many people have second-class diplomas this time?"
Zhu Cixiang asked Eunuch Li on the side.
"There are about 2,300 people with second-class diplomas this time!"
Zhu Cixi nodded.
Those with a second-class diploma are probably those who have a good balance in the four subjects of natural science, arithmetic, ancient literature, and history. They are not particularly good at it, but they can do something good in all of them.
These people can be considered talents!
Zhu Cixi thought for a while.
He quickly spread out the paper next to him and started writing the edict with the pencil on the side.
All talents with second-class diplomas can participate in the recruitment of local government officials based on their diplomas, and can serve as servants, masters, clerks and other public positions.
You can also choose to become a rural teacher or a county school professor.
If those with a second-class diploma choose to become rural teachers, they can receive an additional subsidy of one yuan more per month!
And after serving for five years, according to merit, he will be directly awarded an official position, the lowest is a county magistrate, if the merit is outstanding, the highest can be awarded the position of Xuezheng in the prefecture!
If you choose to join the army, those with a second-class diploma can participate in the staff training assessment. Those who pass the assessment can directly become staff officers!
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Zhu Cihong probably wrote down the treatment for second-class talents, and then handed the paper to Eunuch Li who was standing aside.
"Give this to Wu Di!"
Zhu Cixiang said to Eunuch Li who was standing aside.
"Yes! Your Highness!"
Eunuch Li took the paper from Zhu Cixiang's hands with respectful hands and left quickly.
Taoyao on the side showed a thoughtful look in her eyes.
"Your Highness, if you give such a good treatment to the second-class diploma, I'm afraid those who took the imperial examination will make trouble..."
Taoyao hesitated for a moment, then looked at Zhu Cixiang in front of her and said.
Directly grant official positions!
You must pass at least the provincial examination to be eligible to become an official!
Or go to the Imperial College and get the qualification of a Gongsheng student.
But with a second-class diploma, you only need to teach for five years!
You can become an edict. Although this is only a low-level official position, it is still an official!
At least a scholar cannot become an official. Those who want to be an official must either be a tribute student from the Imperial Academy or a Juren!
Otherwise, there is absolutely no way to have an official status!